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Topic-The Frog in the Milk Pail

Common Core Standards- RS.4.1 Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitily and when drawing inferences from the text. W.1.Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information. W.1.a.Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer's purpose. W.1.b. Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details. W.1.c. Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition) W.1.d. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented

Suggested Student Objectives- Students will read varous fables and determine the moral. Students will create an information/persuasive brocure highlighting the awareness needed to prevent a species from becoming extinct.

Suggested Additional Readings- Amphibian Alert, Toad by the Road, The Poison Dart Frogs (Pathways to Discovery Magazine)

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Activities- Students will read three short fables (see Pathways to Discovery Magazine "Match the Moral") and match the moral to the fable it fits. []

Assessments- Student writing and activities will be scored using an ELA 4 point rubric.

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